Re: [alfa] water wonder

[Paul Bayly <thebaylys@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Graham,

From experience with 1970's 116 GT/Vs I'd guess that either a floor bung has
come adrift, and/or the waterproofing liner behind the trim panel isn't
doing its job correctly.  Both problems are easily remedied, though the
carpet may take a while to dry out.  On my early GTVs the carpet is
plastic-backed so any moisture in the underfelt isn't immediately noticeable
thru the carpets.  The smell is distinctive though !

The front floor bungs are usually the culprits on 116 based cars (including
the 75) as pressurised water comes rearward off a front tyre, dislodges the
bung, and the floor cavity is then force-fed a diet of H2O.   One of the
first tasks I carry out on a 116 is to peel back the carpet and glue the
bungs in with sealant.

Beatle
Oz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Spencer, Graham" <Graham.Spencer@domain.elided>
To: <alfa@domain.elided>
Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 9:31 PM
Subject: [alfa] water wonder


> So I was out with my GTV-6 over the weekend and it was pouring rain off
and
> on. I get to work today and the passenger side rear foot well has about a
> half an inch of water in it. Headliner is dry, windows were up, everything
> back there seems dry. Nothing else is wet. So where did the water come
from?
> I'm guessing perhaps my rear side glass? Any suggestions of where to look
> would be appreciated.
>
> TIA!
> Graham Spencer
> '85 GTV-6
> Tampa Bay
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